Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
zON
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AUTO
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HIGH
zNORMAL
LOW
zON
OFF
Meaning
To suit your specific shooting requirement
(page 51).
To add special effects like those in films or
on TV to images (page 54).
To add special effects using the various
digital functions (page 54).
To fire the flash (optional), regardless of
the brightness of the surroundings.
To fire the flash (optional), regardless of
the brightness of the surroundings. Pre-
flashes before recording to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.
To fire the flash (optional) automatically.
To fire the flash (optional) automatically.
Pre-flashes before recording to reduce the
red-eye phenomenon.
To make the flash (optional) level higher
than normal setting.
Normal setting.
To make the flash (optional) level lower
than normal setting.
To adjust the white balance (page 50).
To automatically activate the electronic
shutter*
4
when shooting in bright
conditions.
To not automatically activate the electronic
shutter*
4
in bright conditions.
Mode dial
Movie
Still
Movie
Movie
Still
Still
Movie
Still
Movie
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Icon/Item
CAMERA SET
SELFTIMER
D ZOOM
16:9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
BURST*
QUALITY
IMAGESIZE*
N.S.LIGHT
* DCR-DVD201 only
Notes
On SteadyShot
SteadyShot will not correct excessive camera shake.
Attachment of a conversion lens (optional) may influence SteadyShot.
Tip
If you cancel SteadyShot, the SteadyShot off indicator appears. Your camcorder prevents
excessive compensation for camera-shake.
Changing the SETUP display
Option
zOFF
ON
zOFF
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zOFF
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zON
OFF
zOFF
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EXP BRKTG
zFINE
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z1152 864
640 480
zON
OFF
Meaning
To disable self-timer.
To use self-timer (page 47).
To deactivate the digital zoom. Only up to
10 optical zoom is performed.
To activate the digital zoom. From 10 to
20 zoom is performed digitally (page 33).
To activate the digital zoom. From 10x to
120 zoom is performed digitally.
Not to record 16:9 Wide picture.
To record a 16:9 Wide picture (page 48).
To compensate for camera-shake.
To cancel SteadyShot. Natural pictures
are produced when shooting a stationary
object with a tripod.
To disable the Burst.
To record up to four (in 1152 864 size)
or 12 (in 640 480 size) still images
continuously fast (page 41).
To record three images continuously with
different exposures.
To record still images in the fine image
quality (page 38).
To record still images in the standard
image quality.
To record still images in 1152 864 size
(page 39).
To record still images in 640 480 size.
To use NightShot Light (page 45).
To cancel NightShot Light .
Mode dial
Movie
Still
Movie
Movie
Movie
Still
Still
Still
Movie
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Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
LCD/VF SET
LCD BRIGHT
LCD B.L.
LCD COLOR
VF B.L.
Notes
On LCD B.L. and VF B.L.
When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is reduced a little during recording.
When you use power supplies other than the battery pack, [BRIGHT] is automatically selected.
Tip
Even if you adjust [LCD BRIGHT], [LCD B.L.], [LCD COLOR], and/or [VF B.L.], the recorded
picture will not be affected.
Option
zBRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
zBRT NORMAL
BRIGHT
Meaning
To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen
with /+.
To set the brightness on the LCD screen to
normal.
To brighten the LCD screen.
To adjust the color on the LCD screen with
/+.
To set the brightness on the viewfinder
screen to normal.
To brighten the viewfinder screen.
Darker Brighter
To get low-
intensity
color
To get high-
intensity
color
Mode dial
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Icon/Item
APPLI.
SLIDE SHOW
Option
Meaning
To play back still images continuously
(page 62).
Mode dial
Play/Edit
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Icon/Item
DISC SET
REC MODE
FORMAT*
1
FINALIZE
UNFINALIZE*
1
*
2
DISC TITLE
FILE NO.
*
1
DVD-RWs only
*
2
VIDEO mode only
Icon/Item
VIDEO SET
HiFi SOUND
VIDEO INPUT
Changing the SETUP display
Option
HQ
zSP
LP
zSERIES
RESET
Option
zSTEREO
1
2
zVIDEO
S VIDEO
Meaning
To record in the HQ (High Quality) mode.
To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode.
To record in the LP (Long Play) mode.
To format a disc (page 74).
To prohibit further recording on the disc,
and make it compatible with other DVD
players (page 64).
To make the finalized disc recordable
again (page 72).
To add an original title to the disc (page
67).
To assign numbers to files in sequence
even if the disc is changed.
To reset the file numbering each time the
disc is changed.
Meaning
To play back a stereo disc or dual sound track
disc with main and sub sound.
To play back a stereo disc with the left sound
or a dual sound track disc with main sound.
To play back a stereo disc with the right sound
or a dual sound trackdisc with sub sound.
To use the A/V connecting cable to connect
your camcorder and a player.
To use the S VIDEO cable to connect your
camcorder and a player.
Mode dial
Movie
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Still
Mode dial
Play/Edit
Play/Edit
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SETUP MENU
CLOCK SET
A. SHUT OFF
LTR SIZE
USB SPEED
DEMO MODE
Changing the SETUP display
Option
z5 min
NEVER
zNORMAL
2
zAUTO
FULL-SPEED
zON
OFF
Meaning
To set the date or time (page 23).
To turn the power off automatically if no
operation have taken place for five minutes
when powered by the battery pack.
To remain the power on even if no operation
last.
To display selected menu items in normal size.
To display selected menu items at twice the
normal size.
To send data corresponding with the
connected computer.
To send data corresponding with USB 1.1 (full
speed transfer).
To make the demonstration appear.
To cancel the demonstration mode.
Mode dial
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Play/Edit
Movie
Notes
On DEMO MODE
You cannot select [DEMO MODE] when a disc is inserted in your camcorder.
When NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON, the [NIGHTSHOT PLUS] indicator appears on
the LCD display and you cannot select [DEMO MODE] in the SETUP display.
The following operations cancel the demonstration:
- When the mode dial is set to (Still) or (Play/Edit).
- When you press SETUP.
- When the NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
- When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
When [DEMO MODE] default setting is standby, the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after
you have set the mode dial to (Movie) without a disc inserted.
To cancel the demonstration, insert a disc, set the mode dial to (Still) or (Play/Edit), or
set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. To set the camcorder to standby again, leave the [DEMO MODE] at
[ON] in the menu settings, press the POWER button to OFF (CHG), and then return the POWER
button to ON and the mode dial to (Movie).
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Icon/Item
OTHERS
DATA CODE
AREA SET
DST SET
BEEP
COMMANDER
DISPLAY
REC LAMP
Option
zDATE/CAM
DATE
zOFF
ON
z MELODY
NORMAL
OFF
zON
OFF
zLCD
V-OUT/LCD
zON
OFF
Meaning
To change the display in the order of the date
and time t the camera data t the display each
time pressing DATA CODE (page 59).
Press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander
to display date and time during playback.
To set your local area.
To cancel the use of daylight savings time.
To use the daylight savings time.
To output a melody when you start/stop
recording or when an unusual condition occurs
on your camcorder.
To output the beep instead of the melody.
To cancel the melody, beep sound and shutter
sound.
To activate the Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder.
To deactivate the Remote Commander to avoid
erroneous remote control operation caused by
other equipments' remote control.
To show the display on the LCD screen and in
the viewfinder.
To show the display also on the TV screen.
To light up the camera recording lamp on the
front of your camcorder during recording.
To turn the camera recording lamp off so that
the subject is not aware of the recording.
Mode dial
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
Still
Movie
(operation on
the Remote
Commander)
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Changing the SETUP display
Icon/Item
OTHERS
REMAIN
Notes
If you press DISPLAY/BATT INFO with [DISPLAY] set to [V-OUT/LCD] in the SETUP display,
the picture from a TV or VCR will not appear on the LCD display even when your camcorder is
connected to outputs on the TV or VCR.
If more than five minutes passes after removing the power source, the [PROGRAM AE], [FLASH
LVL], [WHT BAL], [COMMANDER], and [HiFi SOUND] settings are returned to their factory
settings. Other settings are held in memory even when the battery is removed.
Tip
When recording a close subject, if [REC LAMP] is set to [ON], the red camera recording lamp on
the front of the camcorder may reflect on the subject. In this case, it is recommended to set [REC
LAMP] to [OFF].
Option
zAUTO
ON
Meaning
To display the remaining capacity of the disc in
the following cases for example:
For 8 seconds after setting the power on and the
mode dial to (Movie) or (Still).
For 8 seconds after recognizing the inserted disc
into your camcorder in (Movie) or (Still).
For 8 seconds when set the display to on by
pressing DISPLAY/BATT INFO in (Movie) or
(Still).
When the remaining capacity of the disc is less
than 5 minutes in (Movie) or 20 in (Still)
For 8 seconds when starting recording from the
line input.
To always display the remaining capacity of the
disc.
Mode dial
Movie
Still
Play/Edit
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Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and corrective action
If you run into problems using your camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot
the problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If C:ss:ss appears on the
LCD display, the self-diagnosis display function is working. See page 125.
About overall operations
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The battery pack is not installed, or is exhausted or nearly
exhausted.
c Install a charged battery pack. (page 15)
The AC adaptor is not connected to a wall outlet.
c Connect the AC adaptor to a wall outlet. (page 18)
Vibration occurs depending on the condition of the disc.
This is not a malfunction.
Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
The sound is caused by the disc. This is not a malfunction.
This is caused by the disc drive. This is not a malfunction.
This is not a malfunction.
[COMMANDER] is set to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the
SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON]. (page 116)
Something is blocking the infrared rays.
c Remove the obstacle.
The battery is inserted in the battery holder with the
+/ polarities incorrectly matching the +/ marks.
c Insert the battery correctly. (page 143)
The battery is dead.
c Replace with new ones. (page 143)
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
Your camcorder was applied a strong shock or vibration.
c Your camcorder may be damaged. Contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
c Remove the power souces such as the AC adaptor or the
battery pack, and turn on the power again about one
minute later. When you still can not operate your
camcorder, push the RESET button using an object with
the point sharpened, it releases all the setting includes
date and time to the default.
The power does not turn on.
Your camcorder vibrates.
The % indicator flashes.
The indicator flashes.
An operating sound is heard from
your camcorder periodically.
A vibration is felt in your hand or
a faint sound is heard during
operation.
Your camcorder gets hot during
use for a long period.
The Remote Commander supplied
with your camcorder does not
work.
No functions work although the
power is on.
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The operating temperature is too low.
The battery pack is not fully charged.
c Charge the battery pack fully again. (page 16)
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace with a new battery pack. (page 15)
You have used the battery pack in an extremely hot or
cold environment for a long time.
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace it with a new battery pack. (page 15)
The battery pack is exhausted.
c Install a fully charged battery pack. (page 15)
A problem has occurred in the display of the remaining
battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. (page
16)
The POWER is ON.
c Turn it OFF (CHG) by pressing the POWER button for a
few seconds. (page 19)
A problem has occurred in the display of the remaining
battery time.
c Charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication
on the remaining battery time indicator is correct. (page
16)
Battery pack performance decreases in low-temperature
surroundings and recording may not be possible even
though the battery time remaining may be as much as 20
minutes.
c Recharge the battery pack fully. (page 16)
The battery charge is completed.
The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly. (page 15)
The battery pack is not properly installed.
c Install it properly. (page 15)
Something is wrong with the battery pack.
c If the symptom persists, disconnect the plug from the
wall outlet as soon as possible to cut off the power, and
contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The battery remaining time
indicator does not indicate the
correct time.
You cannot charge the battery
pack.
The power goes off although the
remaining battery time indicator
indicates that the battery pack
has enough power to operate.
While charging the battery pack,
POWER/CHG lamp does not
light.
While charging the battery pack,
the POWER/CHG lamp flashes.
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About the disc
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The [ REMAIN] item is set to [AUTO] in (OTHERS)
in the SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON] to always display the remaining disc space
indicator. (page 117)
The battery pack or the AC adaptor are not installed/
connected.
c Install/connect the power source correctly.
The battery pack is exhausted.
c Install a charged battery pack.
Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your camcorder.
c Turn on your camcorder and eject the disc after
finalizing is completed.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
The disc recorded on your camcorder may not be recorded
additionally on other devices.
Remaining disc space indicator is
not displayed.
The disc cannot be ejected.
The disc cannot be recorded
additionally on other devices.
About the LCD display or the viewf inder
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
If 10 minutes elapse after you set the mode dial to
(Movie) without a disc inserted, your camcorder
automatically starts the demonstration.
c Insert a disc and the demonstration stops.
You can also cancel DEMO MODE. (page 115)
The viewfinder lens is not adjusted.
c Adjust the viewfinder lens. (page 22)
The LCD screen is open.
c Close the LCD screen.
When using the mirror mode, characters turn over on the
LCD display and on the TV monitor connected with the
AUDIO/VIDEO jack. This is not a malfunction.
It will occurs when you remove the battery pack or
unplug the DC plug when the power of your camcorder is
on. This is not a malfunction.
An unknown picture is displayed
on the LCD display.
The image on the viewfinder
screen is not clear.
The picture does not appear in the
viewfinder.
Characters on the LCD display
turn over.
A image is left on the LCD display.
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The mode dial is set to (Play/Edit).
c Set it to (Movie) or (Still). (pages 29, 35)
The disc has run out of space.
c Use a new disc or format the disc (DVD-RW only, page
74)
The disc has been finalized.
c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only) or use a new disc.
(page 72)
Shooting by swapping movies and still images frequently
reduces the remaining capacity of the disc and may
prevent you from shooting movies.
Your camcorder powered by the battery pack turns off for
more than five minutes with no operations performed.
c Press the POWER button for a few seconds.
c Set [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in (SETUP MENU)
in the SETUP display. (page 115)
The battery pack is exhausted or nearly exhausted.
c Install a charged battery pack. (page 15)
[STEADYSHOT] is set to [OFF] in (CAMERA SET) in
the SETUP display.
c Set it to [ON]. (page 112)
The setting is set to manual focus.
c Press FOCUS to set the autofocus. (page 52)
Shooting conditions are not suitable for autofocus.
c Adjust the focus manually. (page 52)
The contrast between the subject and background is too
high. This is not a malfunction.
This is not a malfunction.
Super NightShot Plus or Color Slow Shutter is activated.
This is not a malfunction.
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record movies/still
images.
The power goes off.
SteadyShot does not work.
Autofocus does not work.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a subject such as lights or a
candle flame against a dark
background.
A vertical band appears when you
shoot a very bright subject.
Some tiny white, red, blue or green
spots appear on the display.
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Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
PROGRAM AE is set to [PORTRAIT] or [SPORTS] lesson
under the fluorescent lamp, the sodium lamp and the
mercury lamp.
c Cancel PROGRAM AE. (page 51)
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON.
c Set it to OFF. (page 45)
NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch is set to ON in a bright place.
c Set it to OFF. (page 45)
BACK LIGHT (.) is activated.
c Deactivate it. (page 43)
[BEEP] is set to [OFF] in (OTHERS) in the SETUP
display.
c Set it to [MELODY] or [NORMAL]. (page 116)
c Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] in (CAMERA SET) in
the SETUP display. (page 112)
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
During playback on your camcorder
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
There is no disc inserted in the camcorder.
c Insert a disc. (page 26)
The disc is inserted upside down.
c Insert the disc correctly.
The mode dial is set to (Movie) or (Still).
c Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit).
The incompatible disc is inserted.
c Check out the disc compatibility. (page 6)
The disc recorded in other devices is inserted.
c The disc recorded in other devices may not be played
back on your camcorder.
The disc may be dirty.
c Clean the disc using the cleaning cloth (supplied). (page
129)
The volume is turned to minimum.
c Turn up the volume. (page 56)
The LCD screen is closed.
c Open the LCD screen.
Types of trouble and corrective action
The picture flickers and the color
changes incorrectly.
The picture is recorded in incorrect
or unnatural colors.
The picture appears too bright,
and the subject does not appear on
the LCD display.
The click of the shutter does not
sound.
Black bands appear when you
record a TV or computer screen.
The recording stops.
The disc cannot be played back.
The playback picture is distorted.
No sound or only a low sound is
heard when playing back a disc.
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During editing
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The mode dial is set to (Movie) or (Still).
c Set the mode dial to (Play/Edit).
A DVD-R is inserted.
c DVD-R cannot be edited. Insert DVD-RW.
The inserted DVD-RW is formatted in VIDEO mode.
c Format the DVD-RW in VR mode. Note that all the
recorded data are deleted if you format the disc.
The registered scenes exceed 999.
c Delete unnecessary scenes or register all the still images
by converting them to a movie. (pages 79, 80)
The disc is full.
c Delete unnecessary scenes. (page 89)
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
Still images converted to a movie cannot be divided.
A movie protected on another device cannot be divided.
c Cancel the protection of the movie on the device used to
protect the movie.
A scene protected on another device cannot be deleted.
c Cancel the protection of the scene on the device used to
protect the scene.
Another device was used for editing the disc.
c Another device may not be able to edit a disc recorded
on your camcorder.
The edit display is not displayed
even though you press EDIT.
Scenes cannot be registered in the
Playlist.
A movie cannot be divided.
A scene cannot be deleted.
Editing is disabled.
During playback of a disc on other players
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The disc may be dirty.
c Clean it with the supplied cleaning cloth.
The disc is not finalized.
c Finalize it. (page 64)
You are tryng to play back a disc recorded in VR mode
with an equipment which is not compatible with the VR
mode.
c You cannot play back the disc with this equipment.
The disc may be dirty.
c Clean it with supplied cleaning cloth.
The image may freeze for an instant between scenes
depending on the DVD player being used.
If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your
camcorder when . is pressed, playback may not move
to the previous scene.
c Select the desired scene from the menu screen. Refer to
the instruction manual for further information.
Can not be played back or the disc
can not be recognized.
The picture is distorted.
Playback freezes for an instant
between the scenes.
Playback does not move to the
previous scene when you press
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Others
Symptom Cause and/or Corrective Actions
The disc has been finalized.
c Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW only). You cannot record a
disc title on a finalized DVD-R.
The disc title has been made by another device.
c The disc title may not be changed on your camcorder if
the disc title has been made by another device.
When too many still images are recorded, the remaining of
the disc is reduced and still images cannot be converted to
a movie.
c Delete unnecessary scenes in the disc. (page 89)
[DISPLAY] is set to [V-OUT/LCD] in (OTHERS) in the
SETUP display.
c Set it to [LCD]. (page 116)
The Visual Index display is displayed.
c Press VISUAL INDEX. The display disappears.
Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
Some problems have occurred in your camcorder.
c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
The USB cable was connected before installation of the
USB driver was completed.
c Install the USB driver again. (page 98)
The disc title cannot be changed.
Still images cannot be converted
to a movie.
The picture from a TV or VCR
does not appear even when your
camcorder is connected to output
on the TV or VCR.
The melody or beep sounds for 5
seconds.
Scene can not be saved in the
computer using the USB
connection.
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Self -diagnosis display
Five-digit display Cause and/or Corrective Actions
You are using a battery pack that is not an
InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
c Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack. (pages 16, 130)
The disc is faulty.
c Use a compatible disc with your camcorder. (page 6)
Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave your camcorder for
at least an hour to acclimatize it. (page 132)
A malfunction that you can service yourself other than
those above has occurred.
c Remove the disc and insert it again, then operate your
camcorder again.
c Disconnect the power cord of the AC adaptor or remove
the battery pack. After reconnecting/reinstalling the
power supply, operate your camcorder.
A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred.
c Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility and inform them of the 5-digit code.
(example: E:61:10)
If you are unable to rectify the problem even if you try the suggested corrective actions a few
times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Your camcorder has a self-diagnosis display
function.
This function displays the current state of your
camcorder as a 5-digit code (a combination of a
letter and figures), on the LCD display or in the
viewfinder. If a 5-digit code is displayed, check the
following list of codes. The last two digits
(indicated by ss) differ depending on the state of
your camcorder.
LCD display or viewf inder
Self-diagnosis display
C:ss:ss
You can service your camcorder
yourself.
E:ss:ss
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
C:04:ss
C:13:ss
C:21:ss
C:31:ss
C:32:ss
E:20:ss
E:61:ss
E:62:ss
E:93:ss
E:94:ss
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Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD display or in
the viewfinder, check the following:
See the page in parentheses ( ) for more
information.
100-0001 Warning indicator referring to a
file
Slow flashing:
The file is corrupted.
The file is unreadable on your camcorder.
C:21:00 Self-diagnosis display (page 125)
Warning indicator referring to the disc
Slow flashing:
A disc is not inserted.*
The remaining time for recording movies is
less than five minutes.
The remaining amount of space for recording
still images will be accommodated fewer
than 20 images.
The disc recorded in the different TV color
system from your camcorder is inserted.*
Fast flashing:
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
A finalized disc is inserted in VIDEO mode
when the mode dial is set to (Movie) or
(Still).
The disc is fully recorded.*
A disc containing copy protection signals is
inserted.*
A disc that cannot be read or written is
inserted, such as the single-sided disc
inserted inside out.
Z You need to eject the disc*
Fast flashing:
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
The disc is fully recorded.
A disc containing copy protection signals is
inserted.
The disc recorded in the different TV color
system from your camcorder is inserted.
Warning indicator referring to the disc
Fast flashing:
An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
E The battery pack is dead or nearly dead
Slow flashing:
The battery pack is exhausted.
Depending on the operating conditions, or
the environment and battery condition, the
E indicator may flash even if there are
approximately 20 minutes remaining.
Fast flashing:
The battery error occurs.
% Moisture condensation has occurred*
Fast flashing:
Moisture condensation has occurred with the
disc.
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at
least an hour to acclimatize it. (page 132)
Warning indicator referring to the
temperature rise
Fast flashing:
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high.*
Slow flashing:
The temperature of your camcorder is getting
higher.
Warning indicator referring to the flash
(optional)
Slow flashing:
The flash is charging.*
Fast flashing:
There is a problem with the flash (optional).
* You hear the melody or beep sound.
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Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack.
Install a charged battery pack.
The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be
recharged.
c Replace it with a new battery pack.
Moisture condensation has occurred.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it. (page 132)
Moisture condensation is occured.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for at least an hour
to acclimatize it, then remove the disc.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high.
c Turn offf your camcorder and leave it for a while in a
cool place, then remove the disc.at least an hour to
acclimatize it, then remove the disc.
A malfunction has occurred with the disc and you cannot
record any movies or still images on the disc.
The disc is full for recording movies.
c Use a new disc.
Your camcorder can record up to 98 titles of movies in
VIDEO mode and up to 999 chapters in VR mode per disc.
Your camcorder can record up to 9999 still images per
disc.
The disc has run out of space.
c Use a new disc.
You cannot playback a incompatible disc with your
camcorder.
A blank disc cannot be edited.
The disc is already finalized.
A finalized DVD-R cannot be recorded.
To record on the finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode,
unfinalize it.
The disc cover is open.
c Close the disc cover.
There is no disc inserted.
c Insert a disc.
The disc is not set correctly.
c Set the disc correctly. (page 26)
The data cannot be recovered.
c Use a new disc.
The data cannot be recovered.
c Format the disc (DVD-RW only).
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Warning messages
*
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You hear the beep sound when the message appears.
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If the data is not recorded correctly, your camcorder automatically recovers data when turn on
the power.
A disc protected on another device cannot be edited.
c Cancel the protection of the disc on the device used to
protect the disc.
Copyright protected movies and sounds cannot be
recorded on your camcorder.
The incompatible disc with your camcoder is inserted.
Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc because of
malfunctions such as scratches.
The disc is not set correctly.
c Set the disc correctly. (page 26)
The disc recorded in the different format code from your
camcorder.
c Formatting the disc may enable you to use the disc on
your camcorder (DVD-RW only).
An error occurred during reading or writing the disc.
You cannot operate your camcorder during charging the
flash.
DISC PROTECTED*
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Cause and/or Corrective Actions Message
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Usable discs
You can use 8 cm DVD-R and 8 cm DVD-RW
discs only. Use the discs with or
logo.
Note
We recommend you to use the Sony discs
which is confirmed compatibility with your
camcorder. To play back the scenes recorded
on the discs other than Sony discs is not
guaranteed. Refer to page 6 about the
recommended discs.
Notes on use
Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side) of a disc.
Before shooting, be sure to remove dust and
fingerprints from the disc with the cleaning
cloth supplied with your camcorder.
Otherwise you may not be able to record or
play normally in some situation using that
disc.
When you set the disc to your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the message
[C:13:ss] appears on the LCD screen, open
the disc cover and set the disc again.
Do not attach any adhesive material such as a
sticker on the surface of a disc. It causes the
irregular rotation and causes the camcorder
malfunction.
Care and storage of the discs
Keep the disc clean, or the quality of the
audio and video output is lessend.
Clean the disc with a supplied cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out. For dirt,
clean the disc with a soft cloth slightly
moistened in water, then remove the
moisture with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, cleaners intended
for vinyl LPs or antistatic splay, as they may
cause a malfunction to the disc.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
leave it in a humid place.
When you carry or store the disc, put it in its
case.
You can write only on a printed side using an
oil-based marker with a felt-tip, and do not
touch the ink until it dries. Do not heat the
disc or use a sharp-pointed tool, such as ball
point pen. Do not dry the surface by heating.
Additional inf ormation
About the disc
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About the Inf oLITHIUM battery pack
This unit is compatible with the
InfoLITHIUM battery pack (M series). Your
camcorder operates only with the
InfoLITHIUM battery pack. InfoLITHIUM
M series battery packs have the
SERI ES
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What is the Inf oLITHIUM
battery pack?
The InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-
ion battery pack that has functions for
communicating information related to
operating conditions between the battery pack
and an AC adaptor/charger (optional).
The InfoLITHIUM battery pack calculates
the power consumption according to the
operating conditions of your camcorder, and
displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
With an AC adaptor/charger (optional), the
remaining battery time and charging time are
displayed.
Charging the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
It is recommended to charge the battery pack
in an ambient temperature of between
10C to 30C (50F to 86F) until POWER/
CHG (Charge) lamp turns off. If you charge
the battery pack outside of this temperature
range, you may not be able to efficiently
charge the battery pack.
After charging is completed, either
disconnect the cable from the DC IN jack on
your camcorder or remove the battery pack.
Ef f ective use of the battery pack
Battery pack performance decreases in low-
temperature surroundings and recording
may not be possible even though the battery
time remaining may be as much as 20
minutes. We recommend the following to
ensure longer battery pack use:
Put the battery pack in a pocket close to
your body to warm it up, and insert it in
your camcorder immediately before you
start taking shots.
Use a large capacity battery pack (NP-
QM71/QM71D/QM91/QM91D, optional).
Frequently using the LCD screen or
frequently operating playback, fast forward
or backward wears out a battery pack faster.
It is recommended that you use the large
capacity battery pack (NP-QM71/QM71D/
QM91/QM91D, optional).
Be sure to press the POWER button for a few
seconds and turn off the power when not
shooting or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when
your camcorder is in the standby mode or
playback is paused.
Have spare battery packs handy for two or
three times the expected recording time, and
make a trial recording on DVD-RW before
the actual recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water-resistant.
Remaining battery time indicator
If the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates
that the battery pack has enough power to
operate, charge the battery pack fully again
so that the indication on the remaining
battery time indicator is correct. Note,
however, that the correct battery indication
sometimes will not be restored if the battery
is used in high temperatures for a long time
or left in a fully charged state, or the battery
pack is used frequently. Regard the
remaining battery time indication as the
approximate shooting time.
The E mark indicating that there is little
remaining battery time sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or
ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is
approximately 20 minutes.
How to store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
perform the following procedure once per
year to maintain proper battery function.
1. Fully charge the battery pack.
2. Discharge it using your camcorder.
3. Remove the battery from the camcorder
and store it in a dry, cool place.
To use the battery pack up on your
camcorder, leave your camcorder in the
recording standby without a disc inserted
with the [A. SHUT OFF] to [NEVER] in the
(SETUP MENU) in the SETUP display
until the power goes off.
Battery lif e
The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
drops little by little as you use it more and
more, and as time passes. When the available
battery time is shortened considerably, a
probable cause is that the battery pack has
reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery
pack.
The battery life varies according to how it is
stored, the operating conditions, and the
environment in which each battery pack is
used.
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You can use your camcorder with the AC
adaptor supplied with it in any area with 100
V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz power standards.
Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor
[a], if necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet [b].
Your camcorder is an NTSC system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
picture on a TV, it must be an NTSC system-
based TV with the AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
The following lists show TV color systems
used overseas.
NTSC system
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Samoa,
Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
PAL-M system
Brazil
PAL-N system
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Russia, Ukraine, etc.
Using your camcorder abroad
[b] [a]
AC-L15A/L15B
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Precautions
Camcorder operation
Operate your camcorder on 7.2 V (battery
pack) or 8.4 V (AC adaptor) power.
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating
instructions.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.
Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the POWER to off when you are not
using your camcorder.
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel,
for example, and operate it. Doing so might
cause heat to build up inside.
Do not touch the LCD display with your
fingers or a sharp-pointed object.
If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD
display. This is not a malfunction.
While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
On placement
Regardless of whether it is in use or not, avoid
leaving your camcorder in the following
locations. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
In locations subject to extremely high
temperatures.
Under the hot sun or inside a car when the
windows are closed in summer, your
camcorder may be subjected to too much
heat, and this may cause the outer casing to
lose its shape, or cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
Under direct sunlight or near a heater
This may cause the outer casing to lose its
shape, or cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
In locations subject to strong vibration and
magnetic fields.
In locations subject to strong electric wave
and radio wave.
The recording may not be done correctly.
Maintenance inf ormation and
precautions
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the disc, or on the lens. This may
cause a malfunction to your camcorder. If
there is moisture inside your camcorder, the
following indicator appears for 5 seconds.
If moisture condensation has
occurred
Turn off your camcorder, and leave it for about
an hour.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your
camcorder in a hot place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
into a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air-
conditioned car or room to a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
You may not use the recording and playback
functions correctly in the above cases.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder
in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the
bag when the air temperature inside the plastic
bag has reached the surrounding temperature
(after about an hour).
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Maintenance inf ormation and precautions
On the pickup lens
Do not touch the lens inside the disc cover.
Keep the disc cover closed except when
inserting and ejecting the disc, to keep dust
out.
When the camcorder does not work because
the pickup lens is dirty, clean it with a blower
(not supplied). Do not touch the pickup lens
directly during cleaning because this may
cause the camcorder to malfunction.
Care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface.
In hot or humid locations.
When the lens is exposed to salty air such
as at the seaside.
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
litte dirt or dust.
To prevent molds periodically clean the lens
as described above.
It is recommended you operate your
camcorder about once a month to keep it in an
optimum state for a long time.
Pickup lens
Near a AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
In sandy or dusty places
Sand or dust may cause your camcorder to
malfunction, and sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Avoid exposing the viewfinder and the LCD
screen to direct sunlight
The internal mechanisms of the viewfinder
and the LCD display may be damaged.
If your camcorder is not to be
used f or a long time
Remove the disc. Periodically turn on the
power, operate the movie and still images
functions and play back a disc for about three
minutes.
On the LCD display
Do not press the LCD display firmly. Blurs
appear and it causes a malfunction of the
LCD display.
When you use the camcorder in a cold place,
the picture may seem to be trailed. This is not
malfunction.
The temperature around the LCD display
may get higher while you use the camcorder.
This is not malfunction.
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD display
dirty, use the cleaning cloth (supplied) to
clean the LCD display.
When using the LCD Cleaning Kit (optional),
do not pour the cleaning liquid directly on
the LCD display, but pour the liquid on a
sheet of cleaning paper and wipe the LCD
display gently.
On cleaning the casing
Clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with water or tepid water,
and finish with a dry cloth.
To prevent the camcorder body from being
damaged, avoid followings;
To use the chemical products such as
thinner, benzine, alcohol, chemical cloth,
volatile material like an insecticide for
cleaning.
To operate your camcorder by the hand
with the above materials.
To leave the case in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
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AC adaptor
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when
you are not using it for a long time. To
disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the power cord itself.
Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord
or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.
Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place
a heavy object on it. This will damage the
cord and may cause fire or electric shock.
Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the connecting
section. If this happens, a short may occur
and the unit may be damaged.
Always keep metal contacts clean.
Do not disassemble the unit.
Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the
unit.
While the unit is in use, particularly during
charging, keep it away from AM receivers
and video equipment. AM receivers and
video equipment disturb AM reception and
video operation.
The unit becomes warm during use. This is
not a malfunction.
Do not place the unit in locations that are:
extremely hot or cold.
dusty or dirty.
very humid.
vibrating.
Rechargeable battery pack
Use only the specified charger or video
equipment with the charging function.
To prevent an accident from a short circuit,
do not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
Keep the battery pack away from fire.
Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 60C (140F), such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Do not expose the battery pack to any
mechanical shock.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery
pack.
Attach the battery pack to the video
equipment securely.
Charging the built-in
rechargeable battery in your
camcorder
A built-in rechargeable battery is installed in
your camcorder to retain the date and time,
etc., regardless of the setting of the POWER
button. The built-in rechargeable battery is
always charged as long as you are using your
camcorder. The battery, however, will become
discharged gradually if you do not use your
camcorder. It will be completely discharged in
about three months if you do not use your
camcorder at all. Even if the built-in
rechargeable battery is not charged, it will not
affect camcorder operation. To retain the date,
time, and other information, charge the battery
if it is discharged.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery:
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
using the AC adaptor supplied with your
camcorder, and leave your camcorder with
the POWER button turned off for more than
24 hours.
Or, install a fully charged battery pack in
your camcorder, and leave your camcorder
with the POWER button turned off for more
than 24 hours.
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Specif ications
Video camera
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System
Video recording format
DVD-Video
DVD-VR (DVD-RW only)
Audio recording system
2ch Dolby* Digital
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Usable discs
8 cm DVD-R and DVD-RW
Video compression format
MPEG2/JPEG (Still images)
Recording/playback time
HQ: Approx. 20 minutes
SP: Approx. 30 minutes
LP: Approx. 60 minutes
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
DCR-DVD101:
3.0 mm (1/6 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Number of Pixels
Gross: Approx. 680 000 pixels
Effective :
Approx. 340 000 pixels
DCR-DVD201:
3.6 mm (1/5 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Number of Pixels
Gross: Approx. 1 070 000 pixels
Effective (for still images ):
Approx. 1 000 000 pixels
Effective (for movies):
Approx. 690 000 pixels
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Filter diameter:
25 mm (1 in.)
10 (Optical), 120 (Digital)
DCR-DVD101:
F = 1.7 2.3
DCR-DVD201:
F = 1.8 2.3
Focal length
DCR-DVD101:
2.3 23 mm (3/32 15/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
43 430 mm (1 3/4 17 in.)
DCR-DVD201:
3.2 32 mm (5/32 1 5/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
For movies:
46 460 mm (1 7/8 18 1/8 in.)
For still images:
38 380 mm (1 1/2 15 in.)
Color temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold), nIndoor
(3 200 K), Outdoor (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
DCR-DVD101:
5 lx (lux) (F 1.7)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus
mode)*
DCR-DVD201:
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot Plus
mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with
infrared lighting.
Input/Output connectors
AUDIO/VIDEO input/output
AV MINI JACK,
input/output autoswitch
Video : 1 Vp-p, 75 (ohms),
unbalanced
Audio : 327 mV, (at output
impedance of more than 47 k
(kilohms))
Output impedance of less than
2.2 k (kilohms)
Input impedance of more than
47 k (kilohms)
USB jack
mini-B
REMOTE jack
Stereo mini-minijack ( 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
Stereo minijack ( 3.5 mm)
LCD display
Picture
6.2 cm (2.5 type)
Total number of pixels
123 200 (560 220)
General
Power requirements
7.2 V (battery pack)
8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Average power consumption
(when using the battery pack)
During camera recording using
LCD
DCR-DVD101: 3.9 W
DCR-DVD201: 4.4 W
Viewfinder
DCR-DVD101: 3.6 W
DCR-DVD201: 4.1 W
Operating temperature
0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
Storage temperature
20C to + 60C
(4F to + 140F)
Dimensions (Approx.)
50.5 88 135.4 mm
(2 1/4 3 1/2 5 3/8 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
DCR-DVD101
490 g (11 oz)
main unit only
595 g (14 oz)
including the battery pack,
disc and lens cap
DCR-DVD201
500 g (11 oz)
main unit only
605 g (15 oz)
including the battery pack,
disc and lens cap
Supplied accessories
See page 14.
* Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Specif ications
AC adaptor
AC-L15A/L15B
Power requirements
100 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in the
operating mode
Operating temperature
0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
Storage temperature
20C to + 60C (4F to + 140F)
Dimensions (approx.)
56 31 100 mm
(2 1/4 1 1/4 4 in.) (w/h/d)
excluding projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
190 g (6.7 oz)
excluding power cord
Rechargeable
battery pack
NP-FM50
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
8.5 Wh (1 180 mAh)
Dimensions (approx.)
38.2 20.5 55.6 mm
(1 9/16 13/16 2 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
76 g (2.7 oz)
Operating temperature
0C to 40C (32F to 104F)
Type
Lithium ion
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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Identif ying parts and controls
1 LCD screen (page 20)
2 LCD BACKLIGHT button (page 20)
3 REC START/STOP button
4 USB jack (page 94)
5 Viewfinder (page 22)
Camcorder
6 Eye cup
7 START/STOP button (page 30)
8 Battery attachment (page 15)
9 Hooks for shoulder strap
Note on the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which can reproduce fine images.
The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and
Sony Corporation. It adopts the MTF* measurement system for video cameras and
offers the same quality as a Carl Zeiss lens.
* MTF stands for Modulation Transfer Function.
The value number indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the
lens.
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Identif ying parts and controls
q; Mode dial (page 19)
qa POWER/CHG lamp (page 16)
qs REMOTE jack
Use to connect to optional accessories.
qd Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (page
22)
qf POWER button (page 19)
qg BATT (battery) release button (page
15)
qh DC IN jack (page 16)
qj Lens cap (page 28)
qk Tripod receptacle
Make sure that the length of the tripod
screw is less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
Otherwise, you cannot attach the tripod
securely, and the screw may damage
your camcorder.
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ql Intelligent accessory shoe
w; Shoe cover
wa Lens
ws Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter
wd MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Connect an external microphone
(optional). This jack also accepts a
plug-in-power microphone. When an
external microphone is connected, it is
preferred for an audio input source.
wf AUDIO/VIDEO jack (page 63)
wg Microphone
wh DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 18)
wj BACK LIGHT button (page 43)
wk VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
wl Multi-selector (page 23)
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
When you use the intelligent accessory shoe, extend the viewfinder and detach the
shoe cover.
The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a
microphone.
The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER button, allowing you to turn
the power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.
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e; Power zoom lever (page 33)
ea PHOTO button (page 35)
es SUPER NS PLUS/COLOR SLOW S
button (page 45)
ed ACCESS lamp (page 26)
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ef NIGHTSHOT PLUS switch (page 45)
eg Disc cover OPEN switch (page 26)
eh Recording lamp (page 29)
ej Grip belt (page 28)
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Attaching the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap supplied with your camcorder to the hooks for the shoulder
strap.
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el z REC buttons (page 109)
r; Speaker
ra > NEXT (next) button (page 58)
rs . PREV (previous) button (page 58)
rd RESET button
rf N PLAY (playback)/REVIEW button
(pages 55, 56)
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rg FADER button (page 53)
rh FOCUS button (page 52)
rj EXPOSURE button (page 43)
rk SETUP button (page 110)
rl FINALIZE button (page 64)
t; EDIT button (page 76)
ta x STOP button (page 57)
ts X PAUSE button (page 58)
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Remote Commander
The buttons that have the same name on the Remote Commander as on your camcorder
function identically to the buttons on your camcorder.
1 DATA CODE button (page 59)
2 PHOTO button (page 35)
3 SCAN/ SLOW buttons
(page 58)
4 . PREV/> NEXT buttons (page 58)
5 N PLAY button (page 56)
6 x STOP button (page 57)
7 DISPLAY button (page 59)
8 Transmitter
9 START/STOP button (page 30)
0 Power zoom buttons (page 33)
qa X PAUSE button (page 58)
qs VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
qd b/B/v/V/ENTER buttons
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9
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To prepare the Remote Commander
Remove the insulation sheet as illustrated to activate the Remote Commander.
To replace the button-type battery of the Remote Commander
Insert CR2025 lithium battery by matching the + and on the battery to the + and
terminals in the battery compartment.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Notes
On the Remote Commander
The button-type battery CR2025 is used in the Remote Commander. Do not use a
battery other than the CR2025.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not function properly.
Your camcorder works in the DVD 2 Commander mode. Commander modes
1, 2 and 3 are used to distinguish your camcorder from other Sony DVD players to
avoid erroneous remote control operation. If you use another Sony DVD player in the
DVD 2 Commander mode, it is recommended that you change the Commander mode
of the DVD player or cover the sensor of the DVD player with black paper.
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Operation indicators
LCD display and viewf inder
On shooting On playback
1 Recording mode (pages 32, 114), Image
size (page 39, 112)
2 Remaining battery time (page 18)
3 Zoom (page 33), Exposure (page 43)
4 FADER (page 53), 16:9WIDE (page 48),
Effect (page 54)
5 White balance (page 50)
6 SteadyShot off (page 112)
7 Back light (page 43)
8 PROGRAM AE (page 51)
9 Manual focus (page 52)
0 Burst (pages 41, 112), Video flash ready
(page 111), Reducing red-eye
phenomenon (page 111)
qa STBY, REC (page 29), Image quality
(pages 38, 112)
qs AE/AF lock (page 36)
qd Counter, Number of recorded still
images, Self-diagnosis (page 125)
qf Disc type (page 6)
qg Recording format (page 7)
0:12:34 N
AUTO
60 AWB
F1.8 9dB
VIDEO
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qh LCD BACK LIGHT OFF (page 21)
qj Remaining time (page 117), Recordable
number of still images (page 40)
qk Self-timer (page 47)
ql NightShot plus, Super NightShot plus,
Color Slow Shutter (page 45)
w; Warning (pages 126, 127)
wa Recording mode (pages 32, 114), Image
size (pages 39, 112)
ws Scene number (page 57),
File number (page 114)
wd Warning (pages 126, 127)
wf Data code (page 59), Date and time
(page 23)
wg Playback mode (page 58)
wh Disc type (page 6)
wj Recording format (page 7)
wk Counter, Number of played back still
images/Number of recorded still
images, Self-diagnosis (page 125)
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Index
A, B
AC adaptor .............................. 16
Adjusting viewfinder ............. 22
A/V connecting cable ...... 14, 63
BACK LIGHT .......................... 43
BATTERY INFO...................... 18
Battery pack ...................... 15,130
BEACH & SKI ......................... 51
Beep ............................ 26, 47, 116
BURST ...................................... 41
B & W ....................................... 54
C, D
Charging the battery .............. 16
Charging the built-in
rechargeable battery .......... 134
Clock set ................................... 23
Color slow shutter .................. 46
Continuous still images
shooting................................. 41
Counter .................................... 31
Data code ................................. 59
Date/time display ............ 31, 59
Daylight saving time ...... 24, 116
DEMO..................................... 115
Digital effect ............................ 54
Digital zoom............................ 33
Disc dubbing ......................... 106
Disc title ................................... 67
Disc ............................................. 6
DISPLAY .................................. 59
Divide ................................. 84, 87
DVD-R ........................................ 6
DVD-RW.................................... 6
E
EXP BRKTG ............................. 41
EXPOSURE .............................. 43
F, G, H
FADER ..................................... 53
Fade in/out .............................. 53
Finalize ..................................... 64
FINE.......................................... 38
Flash........................................ 111
Folder ....................................... 71
FOCUS...................................... 52
Format ...................................... 74
Full charge ............................... 17
Grip belt ................................... 28
HiFi SOUND ......................... 114
HQ ............................................ 32
I, J, K, L
ImageMixer ....................... 93, 99
Image quality .................. 38, 112
Image size ........................ 39, 112
InfoLITHIUM battery ...... 130
Infrared ray emitter .............. 139
Intelligent accessory shoe .... 139
JPEG.......................................... 40
LANDSCAPE .......................... 51
LCD screen .............................. 20
LP .............................................. 32
LUMI. (Luminance key) ........ 54
M, N
Manual focus ........................... 52
MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
jack ....................................... 139
Mirror mode ............................ 34
Moisture condensation ........ 132
MOSAIC................................... 54
Move ......................................... 82
NightShot Light ...................... 46
NightShot plus ........................ 45
NORMAL ................ 41, 111, 112
NTSC system............. 12, 93, 131
O, P, Q
OLD MOVIE............................ 54
Operation indicators ............ 144
Operation sound .......... See Beep
OVERLAP ................................ 53
PASTEL .................................... 54
PB ZOOM ................................ 61
Photomovie ....................... 65, 79
Picture effect ............................ 54
Playback pause ........................ 58
Playing time ............................. 17
Playlist ...................................... 76
PORTRAIT ............................... 51
PROGRAM AE........................ 51
R
Recording format ...................... 7
Recording time ........................ 17
Remaining battery time
indicator ................................ 31
Remaining time ..................... 117
Remote Commander ............ 142
REMOTE jack ........................ 138
RESET ............................. 114, 141
Review...................................... 55
S
Self-diagnosis display .......... 125
Self-timer recording ............... 47
SEPIA........................................ 54
SETUP display ...................... 110
Shoulder strap ............... 137, 140
Slide show................................ 62
Slow playback ......................... 58
SP .............................................. 32
SPORTS .................................... 51
SPOTLIGHT ............................ 51
STANDARD ............................ 38
STEADYSHOT ...................... 112
SUNSETMOON ...................... 51
Super NightShot plus ............. 45
S video jack ............... 63, 106,109
T, U, V
Telephoto ................................. 33
Time difference ....................... 25
Title ........................................... 67
TV................................ 48, 63, 108
TV color systems ............. 12, 131
Unfinalize ................................ 72
USB jack ................................... 94
VCR......................................... 106
VIDEO mode ............................. 7
Viewfinder ............................... 22
Viewfinder lens
adjustment ............................ 22
Visual Index............................. 56
VR mode .................................... 7
W, X, Y, Z
Warning indicators ............... 126
Warning messages ................ 127
White balance .......................... 50
Wide-angle .............................. 33
Wide mode .............................. 48
WIPE ......................................... 53
Zoom .................................. 33, 61
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On trademarks
DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW, and the DVD-R logo are trademarks.
InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, TM and are not mentioned
in each case in this manual.
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